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Tufarlian

Thanks wonderloaf (and Rob) I had a feeling I'd being going in uder that plastic panel below the windcsreen but it's good to know I'm probably on the right track and what I'll find when I get there. Off to order a terminal puller and squirt some WD40 on the wipers spindles. Now if it would just stop...

Tufarlian

With all this rain my car has a leak for the first time ever. Searched the forum and checked the usual suspects. It doesn't seem to be the triangular bits at the top of the screen pillars. All seals seem ok and are regularly treated with Gummi Pfledge. Popped the hardtop on. Still leaks. It is only ...

Tufarlian

It looks absolutely terrific and I'm very tempted to go for a blue one come spring next year.

It's not a zip in window though. Can it be replaced if needs be?

Mark

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Watching this thread made me feel I'd paid over the odds for my front bumper respray at just over £300 but now I don't think so. It was done because some nerd scraped it in a car park so there was a bit of repair work to do as well as making the stone chips go away. That and the fact that I do think...

Tufarlian

Or maybe as simple as a new battery for the remote?

Tufarlian

I paid £312 including VAT last November.

Remove bumper, prep and paint, refit.

I think it was a good job.

Mark

Tufarlian

Finally made the relatively modest investment and I have INPA with 20 pin adaptor, in Middlewich, Cheshire.

Cheers
Mark

Tufarlian

Magnificent!

Tufarlian

Yes, the resistance across the gate for reverse is pretty firm

Tufarlian

I have a Z3 3.0 and on my car you don't push up or pull down on the gear lever to get into reverse.

Just push it across to the left past where 1st and 2nd are, then push it forward and you're in reverse.

BTW, the box doesn't have the slickest of gear shifts and an oil change did help mine.

Mark

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Or use a hairdryer to warm the centre part of the plate so it will take a small bend to match the backplate.

Be careful not to overdo it or the number plate will delaminate.

Mark

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TitanTim wrote:
Its the N20 2.0 4cyl ......

Ah ok. I've always liked the straight 6's so am hoping it'll be the 3.0 for me.

Tufarlian

TitanTim wrote:
On the E89 for me the engine, its not a nice one when cold, its not refined enough for a BMW IMHO....

Hmmm. Thinking of an E89 Z4 some time in the future.
Which engine does your Z4 have?

Mark

Tufarlian

Wholeheartedly agree!

Given how much more expensive diesel is and how much more refined petrol engines still are I will not be buying another diesel.

Tufarlian

Now where was it? Southernman? Southerngirl?
Ah I remember! Southernboy. That's right.
And very nice it is too

Tufarlian

Southernboy wrote: ...and most definitely get a console armrest....

And where might he get an armrest from, pray tell?

Tufarlian

Southernboy wrote:Blue leather is a major problem...nobody seems to use it anymore...except maybe women shoe manufacturers...

Ha!

Then black it will have to be.

All black, but perhaps with a silver cupholder......

Tufarlian

So, no Estoril Blue.

What about OREGON/TOPASBLAU (Q2PB)

Tufarlian

I see you are in Sandbach, so you're not that far from Winsford. Bettley's in Winsford do laser alignment. It was about £45 when they did my Z. I've used them for years for various cars and they have always been straightforward and honest. No flash reception, no coffee, but you will be talking to th...

Tufarlian

I'd assumed you'd just be doing black leather for the armrest but now I see red is on the list.

What about blue?

Tufarlian

Pierrick wrote:Does it not work only on compressed air?

Doh! I didn't spot that.

Obvious I suppose. Still a remarkable piece of (micro) engineering.

Tufarlian

Wow! I want one.
Actually, I wish I had the skills to make one.

I didn't see how it got a spark for ignition. Is it a tiny little diesel?

Tufarlian

Do they fit over a locking wheel nut or is it 4 shiny nuts and an odd one out

Tufarlian

All these teasers!
Can't wait to see this

Tufarlian

More than a little interested in this.

Please add me to the list

Mark

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That's the stuff, but it is worth phoning a dealer.

Looking back at my spending log my touchup paint was £12.70 from Blue Bell BMW in Crewe.

That was a few years ago but it's definitely worth a call.

Most dealers will post.....

Tufarlian

BMW dealer. It will match as good as you can get anywhere.

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pingu wrote:....you can test a sensor if you have an analogue voltmeter. Connect the two sensor wires to the voltmeter and spin the wheel. If the needle flutters, sensor is working....

Useful to know. Makes it possible to test a sensor without having to remove it.
Thanks

Tufarlian

Many thanks to Jonco for reading the codes with his INPA setup. Code 177 DSC Pre Charge pump failure. Scarily expensive for a new one but I checked the DSC and ABS fuses and found a popped one. Replaced and all is well now. Result. :-) Here's hoping it was just a one off and it doesn't pop another f...

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Is the Lidl charger the type that can be used without disconnecting the battery from the car?

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In my messing about trying to track this down I have found that the NSF spring is broken. Looks pretty recent. Could this cause the DSC light to come on? And a supplementary question - any recommendations for standard springs, and I suppose shock inserts while I'm in there, or is it best just to go ...

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The DSC system include a steering angle sensor on the column and 2 sensors under the passenger footwell carpet. After all this rain has the carpet there got wet and upset the sensors. Some of the INPA do not read the DSC system. I have read about the yaw sensors under the passenger seat. Carpet doe...

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Del wrote:Done any work on the front axle or bumped a curb? Alignment issues can cause this sort of problem.

Not exactly. Did put 2 new tyres on the front but that was weeks before this problem showed up.

Thanks for the pointer though. One more thing to check out.

Tufarlian

I've found that the front sensors are more likely to be at fault because they are the ones that are more exposed to spray. That is why they are also more difficult to remove. I understand your reluctance to remove them. I had one shear of and it then needed drilling out and retapping. It's worth tr...

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INPA 1004 4_2005, ELM327 USB and BMW adapter. Win XP laptop. ProScan works both in the round under bonnet socket and the standard OBD socket under the steering column. ProScan and my Ford specific software also works on wife's Focus and daughter's KA. INPA loads OK but just crashes when you try and ...

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Hi guys. Hoping for a little advice please. The DSC light on my 2000 3.0 Z3 has recently started coming on at 20 mph. You can drive around as long as you like below 20mph but when you go over that the DSC light (only the DSC light) comes on and stays on until you turn off the ignition. My code reade...

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Sounds like they are both good deals. I've had a Halfords set for a good few years now, bought when they were doing a half price deal too. They have been absolutely fine and good to use. No edges and strong too. Showed them to my brother who runs a garage and has toolboxes full of Snap On tools and ...

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One for sale on eBay at the moment. Everything you need is there with the exception of the HRW switch. You will need a facelift switch also which tend to be pretty hard to get hold of but there's one for sale at the moment on eBay . Got my facelift HRW switch from my local BMW dealer. No problem ge...

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OK cheers.

Thanks for letting me know

Tufarlian

Due to some barsteward in a car park I now need a NSF side light for my Z3.

Anybody got one they're willing to sell before I start calling a dealer or two?

Thanks
Mark

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Hi

Is the NSF side light available?

Just came back to the car to find some barsteward had clipped it in the car park.
Now needs paint and, of course, sidelight.

Thanks
Mark

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I assume you need to drill 4 small pilot holes for the screws.

If you don't you would risk cracking the plastic, wouldn't you?

Tufarlian

Put me down as a probable, but I think I'd prefer silver.....

Tufarlian

Nimble fingers and patience!

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Take a look at this thread.....

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... =5&t=36231

Tufarlian

Just bought a hardtop fitting kit.

Now just need to work out how to fit the fitting kit......

Tufarlian

Thanks for the comments guys. Mixed views were to be expected I guess :-) I am concerned about it just looking like a bad paint match so maybe I'll be patient and wait for a Titanium one. And yes, roadster it is and roof should be down but circumstances have changed and it is currently having to wor...

Tufarlian

How different are Arctic Silver and Titan silver?

If I put an Arctic silver hardtop on a Titan silver car will it look odd?

Mark

Tufarlian

Probably about £8 over priced.

It is much better quality than the eBay ones and better than the Belkin one I have as well.

If you want it then it still isn't going to break the bank. If not, then don't.

Tufarlian

I know many of us will already have a USB adapter for the ciggy socket but (for those who haven't already spotted it) take a look at this one.

BMW USB Adapter

Expensive in comparison to the ones you can get on eBay but a very high quality bit of kit and it looks great in a Z3.

Mark

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